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Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There is speculation that Illinois governor Pat Quinn could be handing out pink slips and propose closing several state facilities to try and close a budget gap that state is facing this year. What's your take on possible layoffs?

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More cuts in Illinois' budget could mean changes at your county fair this summer. Governor Quinn's budget proposal set aside $900,000 for county fair distribution.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  New proposed budget increases by $6.3 million in Macomb.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn is set to sign education legislation in Chicago.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Under a preliminary budget proposal, Iowa State University could lose more than two dozen full-time faculty positions beginning as early as this summer.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Following Quinn's proposal to borrow the money, his budget director says the state can borrow from other state funds or from outside investors.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Quinn also will propose cutting the state police budget by $32 million, which could require layoffs.